February 18, 2008 06:00 pm
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Events
BOOKS AT NOON, today, Wagoner City Public Library, 302 N. Main St., Wagoner. Will Thomas, an author from Broken Arrow, will be the guest speaker. His first novel, “Some Danger Involved,” was nominated for a Barry and a Shamus, and won the 2005 Oklahoma Book Award. He has written several other novels including, “The Hellfire Conspiracy” and “The Limehouse Text.” Information: Jack Crocker, president Wagoner Library Friends, 519-2672.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH, February, Langston University Main Campus, Oklahoma 33, Langston. Theme: “Blueprints from our past serve as a model to build our future.” Featuring lectures, art exhibit, gospel music, dance performances, forums, pageant and talent show. Information: Ashley Gibson, Director of Public Relations, Langston University, (405) 466-3484.
FREE TAX ASSISTANCE TUESDAYS, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Muskogee Public Library, 801 W. Okmulgee Ave. Information: Tim McNew, AARP Tax aide, 689-3882.
OKLAHOMA AQUARIUM TUESDAYS, February, Jenks. Pay one full price admission any Tuesday and receive one admission free. Discount applies to lowest price admission. Exhibits are all indoors. Information: www.okaquarium.org.
JOURNEY TO EASTER 2008, noon Wednesdays. A series of Lenten services at local churches with different speakers. Lunch will be served. Dates, speakers, churches: Wednesday, Kevin Tully of St. Paul United Methodist, at Antioch Baptist; Feb. 27, Rusty Williams of First United Methodist, at Grace Episcopal; March 5, Father Bryan Brooks of St. Joseph Catholic, at First United Methodist; March 12, Father Kirk Woodliff of Grace Episcopal, at Bethany Presbyterian; March 19, Ann Brizendine of First Presbyterian, at First Baptist. Information: Brizendine, 687-5401.
Exercise
PRENATAL YOGA, 4 to 5 p.m. Sundays, The Canebrake, four miles east of Wagoner on Oklahoma 51. Instructor is Kristie Hale, RYT 200. All trimesters welcome. Information: 485-5793 or www.thecanebrake.com.
LAP-OPEN SWIM, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays, Youth Central, 301 N. Sixth St. Cost: $4, drop-in. Monthly fee available. Information: 683-6532.
FREE WALKERCISE CLASSES, noon to 1 p.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Mondays through Friday, Youth Central, 301 N. Sixth St. Walking and stretching in the gym with no interruptions. Information: Jackie Luckey, 683-6532.
FORT GIBSON COMMUNITY SWIM CLASSES, Educational North Building, 500 S. Ross, Fort Gibson. Water Aerobics: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Cost: $3 drop-in or discounted rate when paid in full. Information: Fort Gibson Community Education Office, 478-4034.
WATER AEROBICS, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Youth Central, 301 N. Sixth St. Cost: $4, drop-in. Monthly fee available. Information: 683-6532.
NOON SWIM, noon to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, Youth Central, 301 N. Sixth. Cost: $4, drop-in. Monthly fee available. Information: 683-6532.
GYMNASTICS, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, beginners; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, intermediate; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, advanced; Educational North Building, 500 S. Ross, Fort Gibson. Cost: $35, eight sessions; $20, four sessions. Instructor: Desi Jobe. Classes include uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercises including vaults, spring board and more. Information: Fort Gibson Community Education Office, 478-4034.
OPEN FAMILY SWIM, 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Youth Central, 301 N. Sixth St. Cost: $4, drop-in. Monthly fee available. Information: 683-6532.
BEGINNER OR LIMITED YOGA CLASSES, 9 a.m. Tuesdays through March 25, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2130 W. Okmulgee Ave. Class will continue for six weeks. Class will address breathing, stretching and yoga for beginners or those with arthritis. All poses on a chair or standing. Cost: $25. Information: Martha Stoodley, 683-2373, or stoodleymartha@gmail.com.
Health
ADULT, CHILD/INFANT CPR CLASS, 5 to 9 p.m. March 3, Fort Gibson Educational North Building, 500 S. Ross, Fort Gibson. Cost: $35 per person for four hour class. Instructor: Carrie Rigsby. Minimum of three and maximum of eight people per class. A first aid class is also available (different night) for $35. Information: Fort Gibson Community Education Office, 478-4034.
HEALTH FAIR, 4 to 7 p.m. March 4, Keefeton Trinity Baptist Church, U.S. 64 South. Free health checks. Concessions available. Information: Sharon Moton or Rita Boydstun, 682-6380.
Theater
“THE MIRACLE WORKER,” 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Muskogee Little Theatre, Cincinnati and D streets. Presented by MLT and sponsored by Muskogee Area Arts Council and the Oklahoma Arts Council. A dramatization of the story of Helen Keller. Advance tickets: $12, adults; $7, students; available at SoundWorld, 123 E. Okmulgee Ave., 683-4901. Information: Coni Wetz, 816-0688, or www.muskogeelittletheatre.com.
“CLUE: THE MUSICAL,” 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, NSU Shawnee Street Theatre, corner of Downing and College, Tahlequah. Presented by NSU College of Liberal Arts, Department of Performing Arts, NSU Theatre Co., in conjunction with the NSU Jazz Studies Program. Tickets: $10, adults; $5, NSU students, children, and senior citizens. Children under 10 admitted free. Information or reservations: 444-2798.
MHS ALL SCHOOL MUSICAL, “SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Muskogee High School Fine Arts Auditorium, 3200 E. Shawnee Road. Tickets: $8 and $10, reserved tickets; $5, general admission. Tickets may be purchased from queen and king candidates or at MHS School Bank from 7:30 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Information: Penny McGill, 684-3750, Ext. 1753, or Denise Ragsdale, 684-3750, Ext. 1726.
“BEST OF FRIENDS,” 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Feb. 29 and March 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday and March 2, Armory Municipal Auditorium, 100 N. Water St. Tahlequah. Tahlequah Community Playhouse production directed by Sharon Brittain and Glenda Sullivan. Tickets: $7, adults; $4, children and students; available at the door. Information: 458-4333.
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